21-year old center DeAndre Jordan has been a solid backup for the Clippers his first two years in the league. Jordan played in 70 games (12 starts) for the Clippers last year and he averaged 16.2 minutes, 4.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 0.3 assists per game. He has now played in 123 games (25 starts) in which he is averaging 15.5 minutes, 4.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 0.3 assists and 1.0 blocked shot. Jordan could be a starter down the road for the Clippers when Kaman starts to get old.

28-year old center Chris Kaman turned into a tough guy in 2009-10 for the Clippers and they hope he keeps up the good work. The 7′0″, 265 pound Kaman played in 76 games (all starts) for the Clippers last season and he averaged 34.3 minutes, 18.5 points, 9.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 blocked shots per game. The Clippers are likely going to keep Kaman around for a while and hope that he builds off of last season. Kaman has played in 461 games (409 starts) in his seven years with the Clippers and he has averaged 30.0 minutes, 11.7 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.4 blocked shots per game.

Since coming over in the Marcus Camby trade with the Blazers, Blake has played decent basketball. Blake has played in 25 games (7 starts) for the Clippers this season and he is averaging 24.6 minutes, 6.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game. He is shooting 42% from the floor with the Clippers but 42.3% from three point range. He is doing a solid job of giving Baron Davis a breather whenever he needs one.

Backup forward Craig Smith is good enough to start in the NBA but he always seems to be buried on the bench. He has played in 66 games (2 starts) for the Clippers this season and he is averaging 16.1 minutes, 7.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.0 assist per game. Smith is shooting 56.8% from the floor as he always seems to pick the right time to shoot the ball. If the Clippers can’t give Smith more playing time next season they should do him a favor and trade him.

Drew Gooden has been outstanding for the Clippers since coming over in a trade with the Wizards. Gooden has played in 16 games (15 starts) for the Clippers so far this season and he is averaging 30.9 minutes, 14.7 points, 9.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game. He also has been showing a nice shooting touch hitting 48.8% from the floor. Gooden looks like a keeper for the Clippers but will they spend the money to sign him over the summer? Only time will tell.